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ELECTRONIC FORMS, COUPLED WITH WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR CLIENT COMPUTERS, CAN INCREASE WORKER PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS The concept of the paperless office has been a longtime prediction of computer […]

Most organizations use business forms to conduct daily operations and to communicate internally and externally with customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other entities. Traditionally, paper forms have been used and […]

While nobody but a TV-addicted fool would accuse police officers of leading glamorous lives, most people don't realize how much of a cop's life is pure drudgery. For every crime […]

Creating a Multipage Data-Entry and Reporting Library for Windows[TM] Version 3.0 Many traditional character-based applications that are ported to the Microsoft[R] windows[TM] graphical environment require validated data entry and reporting […]

Offers a comparative review of four electronic-forms packages: InForms 4.1 from Novell; Lotus Forms 1.0 from Lotus Development; FormFlow 1.1 from Delrina; JetForm Designer 4.0 from JetForm. E-mail messaging; Automated form routing; Form tracking; Designer and filler platforms; Strengths and weaknesses; Basic form features; Prices. INSET: E-Forms Designer: Not for novices, by A.F..

Discusses the advantages of electronic software and its appropriate role in supporting the business goals of the organization discovered. How contemporary forms management packages can be approached in several ways; Electronic forms challenges; Typical forms software programs and vendors; How paper forms are the major method for information transmission and communications within many organizations.

Discusses the importance of controlling the forms in the records management systems. Objectives of well designed records and information management system; Function of a well designed and controlled forms; Costs of forms; Description of forms and what do they do; Uses of forms; Who should design forms; Electronic forms; Planning a centralized forms control system.

Evaluates electronic-forms management packages for Windows. Features; Applications; Product support; Pricing; Contact information; Ease of use. INSETS: Scanning forms with Caere.;Forms and data: An uneasy marriage..

Focuses on director of management services for Helene Curtis Industries and author of the 'Fat paper--Diets for Trimming Paperwork,' Lee Grossman's tips to manager on how to manage paperwork. Talking to people instead of writing letters; Maintaining a simple office routine; Surveying paperwork needs.

The article focuses on several issues related to certified public accounting (CPA). Suggestions are given for CPA firms on how to handle new employees in the office. Some of the suggestions are-introducing the new employees to members of the staff and management personally; giving them an overall tour of the office and providing them with a brief but colorful history of the office. About the intra-office forms it is stated that the importance of forms can best be emphasized by a nonaccounting office application. Most accounting offices use some internal forms and therefore have the foundation for a forms program already established--few, if any, have to start from scratch. Usually, the need is to update and improve rather than to initiate an entire program. Many forms are faulty and need revision and many programs need to be expanded, since an inadequate form or program can in many cases be worse than none at all. As a cost-control device, forms serve a purpose for which there is no substitute. Profits arising from the proper use of forms or the losses due to their improper use or nonuse are incapable of measurement.

The article discusses the growth of Scan-Tron Corp., a manufacturer of pre-printed test forms and machines that score the answers on such forms, under chairman and founder William Sanders. Topics addressed include the number of forms processed by Scan-Tron machines in 1983, the company's financial performance in the fiscal year to June 30, 1983, and aspects of the firm's marketing plan. Also mentioned are the use of Scan-Tron machines in school automation and sales to schools and supermarkets.

The article presents a background on business forms specialist Moore Corp. Ltd. The business forms offered by Moore Corp. ranges from simple salesbook to complex continuous forms for data processing machines. In 1957, Moore Corp. grossed 127.3 million dollars nearly 86 percent of it from buyers in the U.S. Moore Corp. has been relatively immune from recessions, in 1954, recessionary tendencies notwithstanding, the sales of the company rose by 2 percent.

The article offers suggestions for attending a shooting competition. It states that entries must be submitted at appropriate time in order to avoid trouble at the last moment. It mentions that one should double-check the information provided in the entries and should inform any changes in the entries to the organizers before shooting events. It suggests accompanying entry forms with entry fees.

The article discusses the factors which should be considered in deploying a compliance and records management program. It states that a successful global compliance and records management program begins with a strong business case and executive buy-in, not only from the compliance and regulatory functions but also from the business leaders. It notes that upon completion of the compliance and records management solution, a compliance framework should be developed to guide the business in meeting stated policies and procedures.

The article offers guidelines for developing an effective form, document and record management strategy. The three information resources are distinguished from each other. Interconnecting processes involved in making them available to customers, processing data inputs and delivering them to the designated department is discussed. Some of the factors to consider in managing forms are the type of data to be collected, means of accessing the forms and post-processing issues.

The article discusses changes in business forms, the source documents for all business processes. Paper-based forms dominate in most companies. The estimated value of market for producing paper-based forms in the U.S. is cited. Several ways of repurposing forms are presented. The technologies used by many organizations to develop dynamic forms are described.

Reports that the Ohio Department of Mental Health has implemented standardized clinical forms for community mental health and substance abuse agencies in the state. Aim of the forms to meet common documentation standards; Other features of the forms; Orientation of the forms toward the eventual use of an electronic medical record.

Presents a question-and-answer advisory regarding the synchronization of multiple Microsoft Windows Forms. Creation of a class that contains properties which can be shared with all the forms in the application; Reuse of a single class through calling a function; Explanations concerning the method of custom linking.

Presents question-and-answer on building Window's Forms control. Ways of building a control that allows the user to drag and drop other controls onto the control at run time; Different classes of Microsoft .NET Framework for building applications.

Evaluates the computer software package known as Quicken Medical Expense Manager, which helps consumers with doctors' bills and insurance forms. Capabilities of the software, including tracking medical deductions and managing flexible-spending accounts; Discussion of the dispute-letter template offered.

Used to be that 'electronic forms' meant a $49.95 package that let you create forms (using any of the 47 fun fonts included at no extra charge and print them […]

IN 1990, FORMS generation vendors pitched their products as a simple method of helping sites save time and money by bringing paper-based forms onto the computer. In 1994, however, forms […]

When many executives think of creating a paperless office, they see images of grueling, laborious nights and weekends and gobs of cash being sucked down a hole marked "Windows Data […]

For longtime Sql' Forms application developers, version 3 is Fa much more desirable environment to work in than the earlier version 2. There are many reasons to prefer version 3 […]

The article discusses the tough time that students face when applying for Ucas courses in England, especially when having to write a personal statement consisting of 750 words. The problems students face with filling up Ucas forms can be solved by taking the help or assistance of teachers.